Prepositions in English Grammar Quiz

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The climate is not conducive _____ good health.

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  • with
  • in
  • from

He is always angry ____ his children.

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  • on
  • at
  • over

One should always set _____ some money for emergency.

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  • by
  • on
  • aside (correct)

Dr. Sharma concluded his speech ______ stressing on the Buddha’s teachings.

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You should not confide _______ a stranger.

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Poets have compared this world _____ a stage.

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Don’t depend _____ others; you must stand on your own feet.

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Smallpox has been eradicated _____ India.

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Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: We should abide ……… the rules of the institution.

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What is the correct preposition to fill in the blank: The examination will commence _____ next week.

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Which preposition should be used: I cannot deprive him……..his rights.

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Select the appropriate preposition: I am tired _____ walking.

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Identify the correct preposition: Ajeet was annoyed…….his wife.

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What completes the sentence: The people, who depend…….others, can never prosper in life.

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Choose the correct preposition: She was compensated ……… the loss of her belongings.

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What preposition completes the phrase: Kalpana has no paper to write _____.

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Which preposition completes the sentence: 'I can write a book _____ grammar.'?

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What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'She said that she was feeling sick ____ heart.'?

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Which preposition fits best in this sentence: 'The lion sprang ____ the cow.'?

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Identifying the correct preposition, complete the sentence: 'The minister will be requested to give ____ the prizes to the winners.'

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Choose the appropriate preposition for this context: 'Mohini resembles _____ her mother.'

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What is the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence: 'Each boy and each girl was presented ____ sweets.'?

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Complete the sentence correctly: 'Nepal lies _____ India and China.'

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'The amazing thing about Gandhiji was that he adhered _____ his ideals.'

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Which preposition best completes the sentence: 'You gained an advantage _____ me.'?

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Carnivorous animals feed ____ flesh.

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What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'The storehouse was infested _______ rats.'?

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Your remarks are really worthy ___ note.

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Complete the sentence: 'Students do have a claim _____ their teachers.'

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In the sentence 'He was destined _____ become a doctor.', which preposition is most appropriate?

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He is fond _____ classical music.

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Choose the correct preposition: 'I was delighted _____ your success.'

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For lack ____ money he could not continue study further.

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What preposition completes this sentence: 'We should not interfere ____ other people’s affairs.'?

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Katrina is good _____ dancing.

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He lives entirely ___ vegetables these days.

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In the context of making a contract, which preposition fits: 'No sooner did he enter _____ the room than he declared that he would not enter _____ the new contract.'?

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You should listen ___ my advice.

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Which is the correct option for the phrase: 'He delights _____ teasing me.'?

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He is liable ___ imprisonment and fine.

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Even educated persons were lacking ____ table manner.

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She has great liking ____ children.

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They partook ____ our food and were satisfied.

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The rich prey ____ the poor.

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He repented ______ the misdeeds of his youth.

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He has not yet been reconciled ____ his wife.

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You can safely reckon _____ the books for advice.

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Don’t be negligent _____ your duty.

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Flashcards

Conducive to

To be suitable or favorable for something.

Angry at

To show disapproval or annoyance.

Brush aside

To reject or dismiss something as unimportant.

Set aside

To save something for later use or a special purpose.

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Conclude with

To finish or complete a task or event.

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Fight against

To fight against something or someone.

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Depend on

To rely on someone or something.

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Prevail upon

To convince someone to do something.

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Abide by

To follow or obey something, often rules or regulations.

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Stayed at

To stay in a particular place for a period of time.

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Commence on

To start or begin something, often an event or activity.

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Hinges on

To depend on something for success or outcome.

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Start for

To start a journey or move towards a destination.

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Tired of

To be tired or exhausted from doing something.

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Fit to be ruled

To be suitable or appropriate for something.

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Affection for

To have a strong liking or affection for someone.

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Passed away

To pass away or die.

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Tide over

To endure or overcome difficult situations.

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Give away

To give something to someone formally.

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Sick at heart

To feel sad or upset about something.

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Count on

To rely on others for help.

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Spring upon

To jump or attack suddenly.

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Lie between

To be located between two other places.

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Adhere to

To stick to or follow closely.

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Gain an advantage over

To have an advantage over someone or something.

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Infested with

To be full of something unpleasant, like insects or disease.

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Invite someone to tea

To invite someone to have tea.

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Get rid of

To get rid of something that is no longer needed.

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Destined to become

To be destined to become something in the future.

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Delight in

To enjoy teasing someone.

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Delighted with

To be pleased or happy about someone's success.

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Belong to all ages

To be suitable or appropriate for all ages and cultures.

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Fond of

To have a strong liking for something, particularly a type of music.

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Good at

To be skilled at something, like a talent or ability.

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Liable for

To be responsible for something, like a crime.

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Well-known for

To be known for a particular characteristic or quality.

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Prone to

To be prone to experiencing something, often something negative.

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Prevail against

To succeed despite difficulties or challenges.

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Preside over

To lead or chair a meeting.

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Lacking in

Expressing a lack or shortage of something.

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Great liking for

Expressing great fondness or liking for something.

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Warn of

To warn or alert someone about a potential danger or threat.

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Likeness to

Showing a similarity or resemblance between two things.

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Limit to

A limit or boundary that cannot be exceeded.

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Neglectful of

Failing to give attention or care to something.

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Oblivious to

Unaware of or not noticing something.

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Overwhelmed with

Feeling overwhelmed with a strong emotion, usually positive.

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Study Notes

Fixed Prepositions

  • FROM: Separate, abstain, refrain, desist, restrain, protect, prohibit, stop, prevent, save, hinder, debar, guard, deter, detach, dissuade, conclude, deduce, derive, infer, emerge, originate, stem, spring, emanate, arise
  • WITH: Filled, thronged, infested, loaded, gifted, overwhelmed, repleted, beset, crowded, congested, endowed, deluged, burdened, occupied, brimming, teeming, crowded, paralled, equal, likeness, akin, similar, symmetrical, homologous, analogous, synonymous, tantamount, identical, corresponding, equivalent
  • ON: Bank, depend, rely, fall back, count, rest, adept, adroit, proficient, ept, deft, competent, skillful, accomplished
  • TO: Related, apposite, pertinent, befitting, relevant, suitable, germane, pertaining, cognate, linked, applicable, apt, appropriate, remedy, solution, panacea, antidote, cure, treatment, liking, fondness, propensity, penchant, affinity, preference, inclination, affection, assent, consent, agree, accord, amenable, accede, concede.
  • FOR: Wished, longed, craved, desired, yearned, thirst, urged, pined, aspired, appetite, passion, remedy, solution, panacea, antidote, cure, treatment, liking, fondness, propensity, penchant, affinity, preference, inclination, affection, favourable, beneficial, essential, conducive, profitable, lucrative, salubrious, preface, introduction, foreword, prologue, prelude
  • AT: Surprised, shocked, amazed, startled, wondered, stunned, sneer, jeer, laugh, grin, mock, chuckle, smile, harmful, injurious, pernicious, detrimental, baneful, disastrous, threat, menace, inimical, loyal, faithful, true, dutiful, obedient, committed, devoted, dedicated
  • OVER: Ponder, mull, brood, think, meditate, muse, contemplate, cogitate, ruminate
  • OF: Devoid, shortage, lock, deprived, dearth, paucity, stripped, destitute, robbed, bereft, denuded, deficiency

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